Director for Maintenance (630029C)

Moore County Schools; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County Schools in Carthage, NC, seeks a Director for Maintenance to oversee district-wide facilities operations, supervise maintenance staff, and manage budgets and safety programs. This exempt role reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Operations and coordinates with district leaders to ensure safe, reliable learning environments.

The position requires extensive experience in facilities maintenance, strong leadership, and knowledge of HVAC/electrical/plumbing systems, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, skilled trades, or a related field.
• At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience, including assigning work, supervising employees, and evaluating performance.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, urgency, operational needs, and available resources.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, building codes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and work order management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily maintenance operations across district schools, administrative offices, and other district facilities.
• Monitor work orders through on‑site verification to ensure maintenance staff complete work adequately and accurately document completion.
• Identify training needs and provide opportunities for technical and professional development to ensure maintenance personnel maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Participate in meetings and training to share information, obtain updates, and gather the knowledge necessary to effectively oversee maintenance operations and support departmental needs.
• Oversee maintenance activities involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, general repairs, and other building systems.
• Establish priorities for emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and long‑term facility needs.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules implemented by Area Maintenance Technicians to reduce equipment failures, extend asset life, and minimize disruptions to school operations.
• Conduct or coordinate facility inspections to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and needed repairs.
• Ensure maintenance employees are coordinating repairs to minimize disruption to instructional programs and school operations.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and hazardous conditions and coordinate appropriate notifications and corrective actions.
• Respond to all calls for after‑hour emergencies and direct as necessary

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Building systems knowledge

Computer proficiency

Communication & problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order management systems

MS Excel

Facility management software

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Operations

• Five years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, skilled trades, or a related field.
• At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience, including assigning work, supervising employees, and evaluating performance.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, urgency, operational needs, and available resources.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, building codes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and work order management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Essential Job Functions:

Maintenance Operations and Facility Management

• Direct and supervise daily maintenance operations across district schools, administrative offices, and other district facilities.
• Monitor work orders through on-site verification to ensure maintenance staff complete work adequately and accurately document completion.
• Identifies training needs and provides opportunities for technical and professional development to ensure maintenance personnel maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Participates in meetings and training to share information, obtain updates, and gather the knowledge necessary to effectively oversee maintenance operations and support departmental needs.
• Oversee maintenance activities involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, general repairs, and other building systems.
• Establish priorities for emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and long‑term facility needs.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules implemented by Area Maintenance Technicians to reduce equipment failures, extend asset life, and minimize disruptions to school operations.
• Conduct or coordinate facility inspections to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and needed repairs.
• Ensure maintenance employees are coordinating repairs to minimize disruption to instructional programs and school operations.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and hazardous conditions and coordinate appropriate notifications and corrective actions.
• Respond to all calls for after‑hour emergencies and direct as necessary

Work Order Systems, Data, and Reporting

• Oversee the effective use of the district's maintenance work order management system.
• Ensure work orders are accurately documented, appropriately prioritized, and updated throughout the repair process.
• Use maintenance data to identify recurring problems, evaluate department performance, and inform resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance histories, warranties, inspections, and completed work.
• Monitor work order backlogs, response times, completion rates, and recurring maintenance issues.

Safety, Compliance and Risk Management

• Coordinates and accompanies inspections with the State Fire Inspector to ensure all schools comply with applicable fire codes. Reviews inspection reports, coordinates necessary follow‑up actions, and monitors the resolution of identified deficiencies. Also responds to unannounced inspections conducted by the local Fire Marshal as needed.
• Conducts regular on‑site inspections of school buildings to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and needed repairs.
• Ensures maintenance operations follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements, building codes, safety standards, and district procedures.
• Promote safe work practices, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and required employee training.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and hazardous conditions, coordinating appropriate notifications and corrective actions.
• Ensure that reported hazards are assessed, documented, and addressed or escalated appropriately.
• Coordinate with school administrators and other departments regarding building conditions that may affect the safety of students, employees, and visitors.
• Oversee the plan for control of asbestos
• Ensure maintenance operations follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements, building codes, safety standards, and district procedures.

Supervision and Personnel Management

• Supervise, evaluate, and support maintenance employees and designated supervisors.
• Address performance concerns and promote accountability, teamwork, professional conduct, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear expectations for employee performance, productivity, attendance, safety, and customer service.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring recommendations, onboarding, and training of maintenance personnel.
• Identify skill gaps and develop training opportunities to strengthen the department's technical capacity.

Budgeting, Purchasing, and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the maintenance operating budget in coordination with Finance
• Monitor expenditures, identify budgetary needs, and recommend priorities based on facility condition, safety, operational impact, and available funding.
• Prepare cost estimates for repairs, equipment replacements, materials, supplies, and contracted services.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor estimates and coordinate purchasing and contracting in accordance with district procedures and applicable requirements.
• Review repair‑versus‑replacement options using equipment condition, repair history, expected service life, and life‑cycle costs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency, and prevent unnecessary expenditures.

Communication and Customer Service

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with principals, assistant principals, district administrators, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, project schedules, service delays, and facility concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote a service‑oriented culture focused on accountability, responsiveness, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below apply to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• safely work in situations of exposure to bloodborne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment

Director for Maintenance (630029C)

Moore County Schools Central Office - Carthage, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Details

Job ID: 5982733
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Operations

Supervises: Maintenance Employees

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary: Pay Grade 72

FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, skilled trades, or a related field.
• At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience, including assigning work, supervising employees, and evaluating performance.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, urgency, operational needs, and available resources.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, building codes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and work order management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Essential Job Functions:

Maintenance Operations and Facility Management

• Direct and supervise daily maintenance operations across district schools, administrative offices, and other district facilities.
• Monitor work orders through on‑site verification to ensure maintenance staff complete work adequately and accurately document completion.
• Identifies training needs and provides opportunities for technical and professional development to ensure maintenance personnel maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Participates in meetings and training to share information, obtain updates, and gather the knowledge necessary to effectively oversee maintenance operations and support departmental needs.
• Oversee maintenance activities involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, general repairs, and other building systems.
• Establish priorities for emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and long‑term facility needs.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules implemented by Area Maintenance Technicians to reduce equipment failures, extend asset life, and minimize disruptions to school operations.
• Conduct or coordinate facility inspections to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and needed repairs.
• Ensure maintenance employees are coordinating repairs to minimize disruption to instructional programs and school operations.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and hazardous conditions and coordinate appropriate notifications and corrective actions.
• Respond to all calls for after‑hour emergencies and direct as necessary

Work Order Systems, Data, and Reporting

• Oversee the effective use of the district's maintenance work order management system.
• Ensure work orders are accurately documented, appropriately prioritized, and updated throughout the repair process.
• Use maintenance data to identify recurring problems, evaluate department performance, and inform resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance histories, warranties, inspections, and completed work.
• Monitor work order backlogs, response times, completion rates, and recurring maintenance issues.

Safety, Compliance and Risk Management

• Coordinates and accompanies inspections with the State Fire Inspector to ensure all schools comply with applicable fire codes. Reviews inspection reports, coordinates necessary follow‑up actions, and monitors the resolution of identified deficiencies. Also responds to unannounced inspections conducted by the local Fire Marshal as needed.
• Conducts regular on‑site inspections of school buildings to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and needed repairs.
• Ensures maintenance operations follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements, building codes, safety standards, and district procedures.
• Promote safe work practices, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and required employee training.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and hazardous conditions, coordinating appropriate notifications and corrective actions.
• Ensure that reported hazards are assessed, documented, and addressed or escalated appropriately.
• Coordinate with school administrators and other departments regarding building conditions that may affect the safety of students, employees, and visitors.
• Oversee the plan for control of asbestos
• Ensure maintenance operations follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements, building codes, safety standards, and district procedures.

Supervision and Personnel Management

• Supervise, evaluate, and support maintenance employees and designated supervisors.
• Address performance concerns and promote accountability, teamwork, professional conduct, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear expectations for employee performance, productivity, attendance, safety, and customer service.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring recommendations, onboarding, and training of maintenance personnel.
• Identify skill gaps and develop training opportunities to strengthen the department's technical capacity.

Budgeting, Purchasing, and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the maintenance operating budget in coordination with Finance
• Monitor expenditures, identify budgetary needs, and recommend priorities based on facility condition, safety, operational impact, and available funding.
• Prepare cost estimates for repairs, equipment replacements, materials, supplies, and contracted services.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor estimates and coordinate purchasing and contracting in accordance with district procedures and applicable requirements.
• Review repair‑versus‑replacement options using equipment condition, repair history, expected service life, and life‑cycle costs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency, and prevent unnecessary expenditures.

Communication and Customer Service

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with principals, assistant principals, district administrators, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, project schedules, service delays, and facility concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote a service‑oriented culture focused on accountability, responsiveness, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below apply to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• safely work in situations of exposure to bloodborne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Pamela Patterson , Assistant Superintendent for Operations
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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